Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Fort Collins
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO56 | Fort Collins, CO53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 53 |
| Affordability | 79 | 77 |
| Housing | 41 | 33 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 44 | 42 |
| Amenities | 37 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,294 | $4,399 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,542 | $1,647 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $548,400 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $83,598 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 156.3K | 169.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 19° | 87° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |